Heat of hydration management in concrete
Heat of hydration is common for any cement. Immediately when the water mix with the cement, hydration starts. This chemical reaction generate heat and increase the temperature in the concrete.
Heat of hydration in concrete can harm itself. Cracks can appear due to temperature rise. Managing & controlling the internal temperature of the concrete is the way to reduce the risk of thermal cracking.
The page describes the methods to reduce the peak heat generation and peak temperature of the concrete during hardening.
The heat of hydration is one of the main components in concrete hardening. Cement hydration starts immediately after mixing with water. To understand the heat of hydration in concrete, let’s…
